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Sports in Port Blair

Are you an adventure loving person? If yes, there is no doubt that Port Blair is a must visited place, as it fills your life with thrill of many adventurous water sports and brings a new kind of energy to your body and mind. Andaman and Nicobar Islands is full of highly advanced adventure sports that support and encourage the tourism of the islands. Various sports activities here like scuba diving, snorkeling, sail boats, water-skiing, sport fishing, wind surfing etc. attract thousands of tourists to here from all over the world every year. Favorable climate condition that prevails throughout the year also a factor that increases the fame of water sports in Andaman and Nicobar islands.

Scuba Diving in Port Blair

No matter, you are a novice or a person of years of experience in diving; it offers something new, challenging and fascinating each time. Diving in Port Blair is a unique experience, as the clouds of colourful fish and other marine treasures astonish you, the mysterious remains of wrecked ships awake your curiosity and the art of underwater photography enhance your creativity. You can see one of the richest coral reef ecosystems of the world in the coastal water surrounding the islands here. Many of underwater formation that are undamaged by human activity also make diving here a special experience.

Many islands here, which are several hundred meters wide and are isolated from the shore by a lagoon, are surrounded by fringing reefs. Many steeply undulating volcanic lava hills and steeply sloping and shallow reefs are the other peculiarities that can been seen under the water. You will be mesmerized with several types of marine creatures such as variety of sharks, large pelagic, many hammerhead, enormous manta rays and whitetip, grey, nurse and leopad sharks etc. Even though the best place for diving is Havelock, more dive shops have come up in Port Blair recently.

Snorkeling in Port Flair

Islands of Andaman home rarest varieties of marine life and coral reefs. Therefore, a vacation in Andaman and Nicobar islands cannot be completed without experiencing the marine life here. Snorkeling is one of the best water sports that can be performed in Port Blair. It provides an opportunity to explore the marine ecology of the islands including the under-water life and the rarest species of corals being on water surface. In short, you do not need to know swimming to do snorkeling. Therefore, people, who are not particular about scuba diving, should not miss snorkeling here. North Bay, which is close to Port Blair, is the common snorkeling site in Andaman where tourists usually visit.

Game Fishing in Port Blair

Fishing in the untouched and inaccessible reefs of the Andaman Islands is a thrilling experience. The tropical islands here with rainforest, mangroves and deep drop offs, are an ideal location for any type of saltwater fishing. You can see numbers of organizations in Port Blair that offer all types of fishing equipments and boats. A few companies also offer sports fishing services in Andaman Islands. Monster Fishing and Surmai Fishing Club here offer sport fishing from Havelock and Port Blair. They have 23 feet and 30 feet boats that have a capacity to carry 3 anglers and 4 anglers at a time for day fishing. These boats, which are equipped with a pair of 75 HP and 225 HP Yamaha outboard engines, are suitable for stand-up type fishing. The rate for the boats may vary according to the number of days you take it on rent.

Boat Tours in Port Blair

Boat rides in Port Blair, watching the calm blue sea and the lush green forests that surround the island, are a fascinating experience. There are many boat tours from Port Blair to various locations like Viper Island and Ross Island. Most boat tours start from Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex, which is located in the city center. Tourists also take the ferry from the complex to the North Bay for a memorable journey. Meals are provided on the ride by most of the tour organizers.

Andaman Water Sport Complex

It is a treat for water sports lovers, as it arranges lots of adventure sports such as skiing, row boating, paddle boating, para sailing, kayaking, surfing and more.Address: Near Cellular Jail, Port Blair, India

LacadivesLacadives is another trusted name for scuba diving in and around Port Blair. The well efficient and trained staff here ensures the safety of people during diving. They conduct scuba diving training sessions that start with a fee of INR 4000. It also conducts diving sessions at Chidiya Tapu and Wandoor.Address: Junglighat, Port Blair, Andman Island, 744103, IndiaPhone: +91 98209 28271, +91 98208 90948, +91 96196 90898, +91 22 65177381

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